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How to Apply KB2803821 Security Update for #FFXIV

Gildrein posted a guide to assist players in applying the hidden update for XP and Vista in order to view the starting cutscene on certain systems. I will link to the original threads but also copy the entire content here for posterity.

How to Apply KB2803821 Security Update

In regards to the issue where the opening cut scene of the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (Windows ver.) will not play properly if the Windows update that took place on Jul. 11, 2013 was done on either Windows® Vista or Windows® XP, Microsoft has released the corrected version of the security update. Please refer to the following procedure to apply the update.

If the security update has been uninstalled:
Please refer to the procedure on “How to Restore Hidden Updates” and “How to Insall Updates Manually” listed on the following pages. (or scroll below)Windows® XPWindows® Vista

If the security update is not uninstalled:
Please download the security updates from the following pages and install it manually

Once the available updates are displayed, make sure that “Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB2834904)” is included in the available updates and click Install Updates on the left side of the page.